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PEI celebrates laboratory excellence during National Medical Laboratory week
2020-04-27
Across the province, experts in laboratory services are working to ensure Islanders receive results that need to inform their health care. These services have never been more important than they are now, as tests performed by laboratories are helping curb COVID-19. April 26 – May 2 is National...
Cough and fever clinics to open in Charlottetown, Summerside
2020-03-27
Health PEI has established two Cough and Fever clinics to assist in Prince Edward Island’s response to COVID-19. Beginning March 28 in the Charlottetown area and March 30 in the Summerside area, physicians will be able to refer patients with coughs or fever to clinics where they can be assessed....
Strength program celebrates 10 years of helping young Islanders
2020-01-24
For the last decade, the province’s Strength Program has been helping hundreds of Island youth with mental health and addictions challenges to regain their lives. The Strength Program offers a range of programming and supports, both residential and day treatment, for Island youth aged 15-24 and...
Input wanted from Islanders on Health PEI strategic plan
2019-12-09
Islanders are being asked for their input on the 2020-2023 Health PEI Strategic Plan which will help improve healthcare across PEI in response to changing needs. Islanders will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the new strategic plan through a survey, written submissions and...
More support to help Islanders quit smoking
2019-12-03
Islanders looking to quit smoking now have access to additional supports, free of charge, through a new self-referral program. All Islanders who smoke or use other tobacco products, and are ready to quit, are eligible to participate. The Smoking Cessation Program covers the cost of medications...
Phone lines not working at social development and housing and public health offices
2019-10-18
Phone lines at some Sherwood Business Centre offices are not working and this is impacting phone lines for some government services. Call the numbers below if you need assistance in the following areas: Housing services – (902) 888-8436 Child and Family Services - (902) 888-8100 Child protection...
New breast cancer drug covered by the province
2019-10-04
Islanders with breast cancer now have help to pay for Ibrance, a life sustaining drug which has been added to the provincial drug formulary effective immediately. Ibrance is a treatment option for people with metastatic breast cancer and is now available for eligible patients to help treat their...
More support for transplant patients relocated for long periods
2019-10-02
Much more support is now available for Islanders who need to relocate outside the Maritimes for transplant surgery. Every year, several Islanders need to relocate outside the Maritime region to receive a life-sustaining transplant such as a new heart, heart-lung, single or double lung, liver or...
Flu season is almost here - time to get your flu shot
2019-10-02
Flu season is almost here and Islanders are encouraged to get their free flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones. The vaccine for this year’s flu shots will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics, pharmacies, and nurse...
Islanders invited to free information session on breast cancer
2019-09-30
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Islanders will have the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer in Prince Edward Island at a free information session. , Breast Cancer on PEI: An Island Check-Up , Saturday, October 5, 2019. Hotel on Pownal, Pownal Lecture Room, 146 Pownal Street...